Therapists in Wenatchee, WA
New clients welcome. I work with children and adults as a dedicated Mental Health Counselor Associate. I specialize in working with children and teens, helping them navigate the complexities of growing up. Some special interests include school challenges, autism special needs, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment struggles. I also work with adults facing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and personalized, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and develop coping strategies.
New clients welcome. I work with children and adults as a dedicated Mental Health Counselor Associate. I specialize in working with children and teens, helping them navigate the complexities of growing up. Some special interests include school challenges, autism special needs, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment struggles. I also work with adults facing anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and personalized, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and develop coping strategies.
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated foster parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with added complexity of addressing behavioral issues that come from past traumas. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your child.
Here you are, fully immersed in the role of a dedicated foster parent, actively shaping the ideal environment for your child. Every day presents new challenges, with added complexity of addressing behavioral issues that come from past traumas. In the midst of this journey, you find yourself grappling with concerns about your child's behavior, eager for solutions that go beyond the surface-level and delve into a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges at hand. Right now you're in the process of seeking a genuine understanding of behavioral principles, eager to apply this knowledge to lovingly guide and support your child.
Online Therapists
Counseling Centers of North Puget Sound
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snohomish, WA 98290
We work with issues of mood, anxiety, attention, behavior, family, trauma, autism, and more.
NOTE: We accept new appointment requests only through our confidential online portal: www.bit.ly/newcounseling. We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receive services with us.
We work with issues of mood, anxiety, attention, behavior, family, trauma, autism, and more.
NOTE: We accept new appointment requests only through our confidential online portal: www.bit.ly/newcounseling. We work with individuals, couples, and families, all ages, and can work with a broad range of issues. We are committed to fostering an environment of safety and respect for people of all beliefs, backgrounds, abilities and lifestyles. We achieve our mission by offering affordable, best practice, behavioral science and faith-integrative offerings. No specific faith practice is required to receive services with us.
Jamie Knowlton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
My specialties include family & couple repair, life transitions, LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relational dynamics, parent coaching of young children, teenager support, loss/grief, sexual topics, PTSD, Autism & ADHD.
Accepting clients with Premera or Private Pay only at this time. I specialize in couples & families and I am happy to see individuals as well. We will work to disrupt unwanted patterns, in order to improve your relationships and reduce suffering. I work from varied modalities including Somatic Embodiment and Narrative Therapy. I support skill building and inspiration seeking. You are the experts of your experience, I will help you trust and love yourself and those you care for, from a strengths-based and resiliency lens. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life.
My specialties include family & couple repair, life transitions, LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relational dynamics, parent coaching of young children, teenager support, loss/grief, sexual topics, PTSD, Autism & ADHD.
Accepting clients with Premera or Private Pay only at this time. I specialize in couples & families and I am happy to see individuals as well. We will work to disrupt unwanted patterns, in order to improve your relationships and reduce suffering. I work from varied modalities including Somatic Embodiment and Narrative Therapy. I support skill building and inspiration seeking. You are the experts of your experience, I will help you trust and love yourself and those you care for, from a strengths-based and resiliency lens. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life.
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, diagnostic assessments, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, diagnostic assessments, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
MindSource Center, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, MEd, LBAT
Verified Verified
Covington, WA 98042
Welcome to MindSource Center! We're a team of behavioral therapists who are wholeheartedly devoted to serving families whose lives are touched by autism and developmental challenges.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
Welcome to MindSource Center! We're a team of behavioral therapists who are wholeheartedly devoted to serving families whose lives are touched by autism and developmental challenges.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
I specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and focused assessments with children and teens. Most referrals to my practice seek diagnostic clarification regarding learning disorders, attention problems, mood or behavior problems, social functioning, and autism spectrum disorder. I will provide you with a detailed summary of functioning and recommendations for next steps, treatments, parenting advice, and school supports to help your child live up to their fullest potential.
I specialize in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and focused assessments with children and teens. Most referrals to my practice seek diagnostic clarification regarding learning disorders, attention problems, mood or behavior problems, social functioning, and autism spectrum disorder. I will provide you with a detailed summary of functioning and recommendations for next steps, treatments, parenting advice, and school supports to help your child live up to their fullest potential.
Kids and Family Counseling PLLC.
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, BCBA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Duvall, WA 98019
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
I focus on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Issues, Parenting, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Bilingual support, Perinatal Mental Health, CBT, PCIT, Developmental Disorders.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), an Infant Family Specialist endorsed by WA-AIMH, as well as an educator. I love working with children, parents, and adults! As an early childhood educator, endorsed infant-family specialist, and mental health therapist, I offer therapy services for children, families, and adults. I provide mental health and development services for infants and early childhood (0-6), children (7-12), parents, perinatal mental health, and adults (18+). With over 6 years of experience, I have worked in various settings, including schools, daycare centers, and community clinics.
I focus on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Issues, Parenting, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Bilingual support, Perinatal Mental Health, CBT, PCIT, Developmental Disorders.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), an Infant Family Specialist endorsed by WA-AIMH, as well as an educator. I love working with children, parents, and adults! As an early childhood educator, endorsed infant-family specialist, and mental health therapist, I offer therapy services for children, families, and adults. I provide mental health and development services for infants and early childhood (0-6), children (7-12), parents, perinatal mental health, and adults (18+). With over 6 years of experience, I have worked in various settings, including schools, daycare centers, and community clinics.
Special Expertise in: > Autism Evaluation & Treatment (14 Mos.
October 2024 – I’m Moving my Practice – See Address North Seattle Practice is primarily full (few AM times, none after school). AM available for COGnitive (dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations. I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
Special Expertise in: > Autism Evaluation & Treatment (14 Mos.
October 2024 – I’m Moving my Practice – See Address North Seattle Practice is primarily full (few AM times, none after school). AM available for COGnitive (dementia; adhd; learning) & Autism Evaluations. I am one of a dozen Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists in Washington. I specialize in working on the types of thoughts, feelings and actions that can help us ... or alternatively are creating problems in our lives. I would utilize evidence based approaches proven to work, & tailor those to the unique & individual situation going on in your life, working toward solutions that make things run more smoothly.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize, therefore we do not contract with insurance. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside. Our collective offers integrative therapies such as individual and couples counseling, nutrition counseling, EMDR, sound healing, Reiki, therapeutic yoga, and nature therapy.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize, therefore we do not contract with insurance. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside. Our collective offers integrative therapies such as individual and couples counseling, nutrition counseling, EMDR, sound healing, Reiki, therapeutic yoga, and nature therapy.
Michael Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
Charline Arends
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in Washington State. I counsel people ages two to hundred in aspects of their lives from creating a strong parent/infant bond to adolescent struggles to saying goodbye at life's end. I see individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental Health Specialist in Washington State. I counsel people ages two to hundred in aspects of their lives from creating a strong parent/infant bond to adolescent struggles to saying goodbye at life's end. I see individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, CFMHE, ABVE, IPEC
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98908
Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
I strive to help my clients build confidence to handle life challenges, self & social pressure, so that they can voice their concerns and continue to seek the support they need to overcome any obstacle long after they are done with counseling. Counseling is setup to help provide you with tools/ skills specific to your innate skills and strengths. We work collaboratively to identify environmental factors and your support system.
I strive to help my clients build confidence to handle life challenges, self & social pressure, so that they can voice their concerns and continue to seek the support they need to overcome any obstacle long after they are done with counseling. Counseling is setup to help provide you with tools/ skills specific to your innate skills and strengths. We work collaboratively to identify environmental factors and your support system.
Gregory Robert Rolnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Waitlist for new clients
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re considering taking this step toward your well-being. I consider it an honor and privilege to be invited into someone’s inner world. I’m here to listen and support you - whether we’re finding joy in the small victories or working through the tough moments
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re considering taking this step toward your well-being. I consider it an honor and privilege to be invited into someone’s inner world. I’m here to listen and support you - whether we’re finding joy in the small victories or working through the tough moments
Thrive on Counseling, LLC Stephanie Koerner
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CMHS, GMHS, EMMHS
Verified Verified
Richland, WA 99352
Waitlist for new clients
As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.
As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.